Get Seen. Signs of rd are those seen by examining eye doctor during a dilated examination: subretinal fluid, retinal tear, pigment cells in vitreous, and pvd. The symptoms that a patient experiences are progressive loss of vision which may involve the central vision. This may be proceeded by flashes and floaters. Sometimes an rd can by asymptomatic, and therefore it is important to get checked.

An ophthalmologist . If you go to an ophthalmologist as opposed to an optometrist, they will most likely dilate your eyes for a thorough exam which will rule out a retinal detachment among other things. But please ask that they do so.

First--you . First--you should ask your retina specialist what his incidence of recurrence is. Statistically recurrent detachments are rare, but you have no choice here---get it fixed and then have regular check ups in the future to head any issues off at the pass.
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People . Hello,
people with high myopia have thin and stretched retinas and are at greater risk for retinal detachment. You will need to have prophylactic laser if you are found to have any holes or tears in the retina in your good eye if you have already developed retinal detachment. Therefore, you will need regular follow up with dilated exams and scleral depression to help you prevent retinal detachment and any vision loss.
Make sure you are aware of the symptoms (flashes, floaters, curtains) and see your doctor right away for treatment.
Hope it helps!
sincerely, irina ganelis, M.D.
http://losangeleseyeinstitute.com.
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Patients . Patients with high myopia are at greater risk for retinal tear and detachement. When this is noted, it must be treated immediately. This does not prevent you from developing another tear or detachement in other areas of your retina in the future.
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It can be. The success rate of retinal detachment surgery is pretty good. However, redetachments can occur even with successful surgery so it is important that you follow with your surgeon after the surgery and get regular exams.
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Yes. Symptoms of retinal detachment can include flashing lights, new floaters, and/or a dark curtain coming over your vision from any direction.Near-sighted people are more prone to get retinal detachments.Eye trauma is a common cause. Most specialist eye mds (ophthalmologists) will see a possible retinal detachment the same day you call, but don't wait.If the retina stays detached, blindness can occur.
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Various. A very general question. An eye doc can diagnose with a dilated eye exam using lenses and equipment in the office for checking vision, pressure, optic nerves, and the retina. Treatment depends on what is found, but can involve observation, medications, laser, or surgery.
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Different ways. The 3 conditions you mention are diagnosed and treated in very different ways. The first step is a comprehensive dilated eye exam by your eye md to identify if these issues exist, and further testing and treatment would be determined from that point.
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Very rare. Have not seen a retinal detachment after routine laser iridotomy. Was reported in the literature as a case report after super high energy used. Maybe could have had an unknown tear that led to the detachment.
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Probably not. Iridotomy is done to prevent attacks of acute glaucoma and is very effective. Retinal detachment following this procedure is extremely rare and should not be a concern given the seriousness of acute glaucoma. If you need an iridotomy, go for it.
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Not really. Categorically speaking eyes with high myopia have greater risk of retinal detachment. However there is nothing per see that would predict risk for iridoty specifically, esp. As it pertains to risk of retinal detachment following the procedure.
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Nothing specifically. Once a retina has been re-attached, there are no know interventions to prevent re-attachment. It is important to be vigilant for symptoms of further retinal trouble, such as floaters and flashing lights. Also protective eyewear may be beneficial with contact sports.
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Flashes and Floaters. Flashing lights are more often not due to retinal detachment but rather from separation of the vitreous (the gel that fills the eye). If a hole is created in the retina from such an event, a retinal detachment may result. Both flashes and floaters are annoying and possibly the sign of a vision threatening problem. Best to have it checked out by and eyemd.
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Not temporary... Usually, when the retina detaches, the loss of vision is there at all times, and gets worse with hours or days. Flashing can be part of a vitreous detachment, which can lead to a retinal tear or detachment. If flashing and temporary blindness in both eyes at the same time, it can be a sign of migraine. If in one eye can be due to loss of blood flow. You need an eye exam! www.2020vision.Com.
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First--you . First--you should ask your retina specialist what his incidence of recurrence is. Statistically recurrent detachments are rare, but you have no choice here---get it fixed and then have regular check ups in the future to head any issues off at the pass.
Read more...

Hello,
People . Hello,
people with high myopia have thin and stretched retinas and are at greater risk for retinal detachment. You will need to have prophylactic laser if you are found to have any holes or tears in the retina in your good eye if you have already developed retinal detachment. Therefore, you will need regular follow up with dilated exams and scleral depression to help you prevent retinal detachment and any vision loss.
Make sure you are aware of the symptoms (flashes, floaters, curtains) and see your doctor right away for treatment.
Hope it helps!
sincerely, irina ganelis, M.D.
http://losangeleseyeinstitute.com.
Read more...

Patients . Patients with high myopia are at greater risk for retinal tear and detachement. When this is noted, it must be treated immediately. This does not prevent you from developing another tear or detachement in other areas of your retina in the future.
Read more...

It can be. The success rate of retinal detachment surgery is pretty good. However, redetachments can occur even with successful surgery so it is important that you follow with your surgeon after the surgery and get regular exams.
Read more...

Yes. Symptoms of retinal detachment can include flashing lights, new floaters, and/or a dark curtain coming over your vision from any direction.Near-sighted people are more prone to get retinal detachments.Eye trauma is a common cause. Most specialist eye mds (ophthalmologists) will see a possible retinal detachment the same day you call, but don't wait.If the retina stays detached, blindness can occur.
Read more...

Various. A very general question. An eye doc can diagnose with a dilated eye exam using lenses and equipment in the office for checking vision, pressure, optic nerves, and the retina. Treatment depends on what is found, but can involve observation, medications, laser, or surgery.
Read more...

Different ways. The 3 conditions you mention are diagnosed and treated in very different ways. The first step is a comprehensive dilated eye exam by your eye md to identify if these issues exist, and further testing and treatment would be determined from that point.
Read more...

Very rare. Have not seen a retinal detachment after routine laser iridotomy. Was reported in the literature as a case report after super high energy used. Maybe could have had an unknown tear that led to the detachment.
Read more...

Probably not. Iridotomy is done to prevent attacks of acute glaucoma and is very effective. Retinal detachment following this procedure is extremely rare and should not be a concern given the seriousness of acute glaucoma. If you need an iridotomy, go for it.
Read more...

Not really. Categorically speaking eyes with high myopia have greater risk of retinal detachment. However there is nothing per see that would predict risk for iridoty specifically, esp. As it pertains to risk of retinal detachment following the procedure.
Read more...

Nothing specifically. Once a retina has been re-attached, there are no know interventions to prevent re-attachment. It is important to be vigilant for symptoms of further retinal trouble, such as floaters and flashing lights. Also protective eyewear may be beneficial with contact sports.
Read more...

Flashes and Floaters. Flashing lights are more often not due to retinal detachment but rather from separation of the vitreous (the gel that fills the eye). If a hole is created in the retina from such an event, a retinal detachment may result. Both flashes and floaters are annoying and possibly the sign of a vision threatening problem. Best to have it checked out by and eyemd.
Read more...

Not temporary... Usually, when the retina detaches, the loss of vision is there at all times, and gets worse with hours or days. Flashing can be part of a vitreous detachment, which can lead to a retinal tear or detachment. If flashing and temporary blindness in both eyes at the same time, it can be a sign of migraine. If in one eye can be due to loss of blood flow. You need an eye exam! www.2020vision.Com.
Read more...